Black Coffee With A Tad Bit Of Honey

[Oren]

Chasity looked around the small cafe. After going through the whole town and not finding any Japanese restaurants, or anything remotely similar, they had been forced to finish their night off here, at the local cafe. It was a small place, quaint, nice, and the food smelled really good, too! She hoped it wasn't going to cost too much. Small places such as this sometimes had outrageous prices to make up for the small amount of activity they got.

Taking in a deep breath, she sighed. This wasn't bad at all. She quite liked this rural area. In all actuality, this cafe was more modern than some parts of the school. Okay, that was a lie. Most of the school was more ancient than this place. Still, this place was pretty rustic. The chairs at the bar were actually stools, and the bar itself was almost a polished wood. She figured it was from the many customers it had seen over the long years. The tables varied between round ones and square ones. A long rectangle one stood in the corner.

Something seemed odd, though. There weren't any customers. A lone bartender stood shining glasses, but that was it. She shrugged and let it go. Her fighting skills were pretty good and she wouldn't panic if a situation arose. Also, Whisper was here. He wouldn't let anything happen to her.

Sitting down at one of the round tables, she looked around. "Well, this is a nice place. I'm sure the food is homemade too! That will be delicious!" She smiled at Whisper. "I like places like this. What about you? Do you like old-style things?"

[tsukiyomaru0]

He sat down with her and said "The last time I've been in a cafe like this has been... I think one hundred years ago.". He seemed a bit uneasy for some reason. "Well, I do like things old-fashioned most of the time. If we go to Japan, you'll understand clearly what I mean after you see my house." he said.

[Oren]

Laughing, she shrugged. "Most of the time is not all of the time."

The waiter walked up and asked what drinks he could get them. He had an elegant look to him, one that almost shouted that he wasn't human. Even so, Chasity smiled at him and said, "Black coffee, and if you could would you bring some honey to go with it?" The man nodded and listed to Whisper's order before promptly leaving to retrieve the drinks.

Looking at Whisper again, she smiled. "I like a tad bit of honey with my coffee. You should try it sometime!"

((I just wanted to say that if you want anything interesting to happen, you'll have to write it your self. I'm all out of thread ideas. And no offense, but this whole dating thing is getting boring. Perhaps this could be our last thread with just them?))

[tsukiyomaru0]

He listened to her and watched her order. Once she had ordered, he ordered for a cappucino. After the waiter left, he let out a low "ouch" and looked around. A kid was pulling his tail. He looked around to ensure no one was seeing his tail. He pulled it from his hand and whispers "What do you want?". The kid answers, his voice sounding like a girl for his boy's body: "Are you daddy?". Whisper looked puzzled and said "Me? Daddy? I don't get it...". The boy lowered his hoodie and Whisper saw his ears. Shivering as he felt they were being watched, he made the ears invisible for anyone other than him and Chasity.

[Oren]

Chasity looked behind Whisper at the little boy, or at least she thought it was a boy. Maybe the child was too young and had an abnormally high voice? It wasn't likely, but... she put the though to the back of her mind and walked over to the little boy. She had heard the exchange and seen the ears. She wasn't sure what it meant, but it was something special, and if not special, something different. Kneeling next to the child, she said quietly, "Are you lost little one? Do you know him?"

She made sure not to mention names. Something in the back of her mind was telling her it wasn't a good idea to give out unnecessary information. She didn't know this child and she didn't know this town. Whisper might be more familiar, but she didn't care. If they died because they said too much, it wouldn't be because of anything she said, that was for sure!

[tsukiyomaru0]

"That was close call!" Whisper thought and distorted what the others would hear from their conversation. "I was lost, or still I am.... I don't know... Mommy told me fifty years ago to have my own life and when I came back mommy was gone..." the kid said. "Fifty years ago?! But that was when my last mate dumped me! She said I was useless, that I could not even give her a child and all." Whisper said, raising an eyebrow at the kid. "Mommy also told daddy is evil, wanted to hurt mommy and kill her..." the kid said. Whisper facepalmed and said "just like she told me what she would tell to any children she'd ever have: 'I WILL lie to them, control their mind to HATE you! so they will take my revenge on you!'.". "But I feel daddy is good... Daddy had a good heart..." the kid said. Whisper hugs the kid and shed tears.

[Oren]

Chasity stood and could only stare at the father and child. To say she was shocked would be an understatement! Whisper had a child? It wasn't so much a dissapoimtment as a surprise. She knew he had previously been with others, and the fact that even he hadn't know about this kid eased the shock. If he had been keeping something like this from her... well she didn't care so much about all the children he had, but having a child this young out on it's own? If he had known about this and done nothing about it she would have been really mad! But since he didn't she supposed that it was ok...

She sat back in her chair, letting whisper and the child have a few moments to themselves. She sighed and looked around. Somehow, more people had gathered in the cafe. There weren't many, but there were more. She looked at the front door curiously, looking for somethig she thought she had seen when they had come in. Her eyes opened a little wider as a shiver ran along her spine.

"Whisper..." said softly. Her voice held uncertainty and a tad bit o fear. She moved back over to where she had been, trying to stay calm. "Hey, Whisper, I understand that this is important, but let's go for the life and death situation hand, okay?" she knew that what she had just said was cunfusing but at least it would get his attention. If she had dared she would have glanced aroud once more, but if her suspicions were correct it would be better not to.

"There is a bell on the door. When we came in, I heard it ring. It has only rang once since then. I know that sounds unimportant, but, don't look around when I say this, but there are three other families in here and we are the loudest ones in here. Does that not set off an alarm in your mind? I don't care if we really are in danger or not. I want to leave. Vampires live around the town and I would rather be safe than sorry."

[tsukiyomaru0]

They looked to Chasity. "Don't worry." Whisper said with a smirk and let the kid sit between them "The other families heard a sad story about a missing kid who was actually finding their parents and the parents in question had always thought he died on birth. Doesn't sound convincing, but humans can' see beyond the illusions of a higher spirit.". The kid looked to Chasity and said "You smell good. Like a nekomata."

[Oren]

He hadn't understood her. She sighed and smiled down at the child, pretending that she didn't believe they were in physical danger.

Ignoring the childs statement about smelling like a nekomata, she said, "I'm Chasity, a friend of your father. What is your name?"

The child was cute, of course, but that came as no surprise. Whisper was quite good looking himself, and... wait, what had the child said about smelling like a nekomata? If she wasn't mistaken, he was the nekomata! Maybe he was just looking for a connection to the new environment. But... what was a fifty-year-old doing looking for connections? What was this decievingly young creature doing, looking for his father after so long? How old was this 'child' anyway? If earlier conversation was correct, he was about three years older than she.

Keeping a soft smile on her face, she hoped she wasn't betraying any of her questions. For Whispers sake she wouldn't question this child.

[tsukiyomaru0]

"You smell really pretty... Chasity." the kid said "My name is Konoha or simply Leaf.". "Konoha, eh? Since you're my son, this makes you Konoha Hikaze!" Whisper said. "Dad gave me a human name?!" Konoha said, surprised "Thanks, dad!" he then bowed.

"So, would you like something too? My treat." Whisper asked. "Strawberry juice!" Konoha asked, his tail wagging but concealled within Whisper's illusion. Whisper asked the witer to come back and ordered the juice. When the waiter was gone, Whisper adjusted Konoha's clothes so his tail and wears wouldn't pop-up. Konoha looked more to Chasity and said "Kurozakura". "Wha?" Whisper said. "Black Cherry Blossom. I see the color black in her and she's beautifull just like a cherry blossom." Konoha said. "Ah! So you gave her a name from our land?" Whisper said. "Yes, I did." Konoha said.

[Oren]

Chasity slowly lowered her defenses towards Konoha, deciding to at least acknowledge his comment about how she smelled. Maybe he would stop if she did. "Thank you, and is it alright if I just call you Konoha?" she asked. Smiling at his enthusiasm about a simple name, she laughed as he asked for strawberry juice. That specific drink was definitely a child’s favorite! Whisper fixed the child's clothes, effectively concealing the ears and and tail.

At the mention of her being a 'kurozakura' she couldn't help but smile and laugh. Such an interesting child.

[tsukiyomaru0]

"Yes, it is..." Konoha said. "Or you can call him simply Leaf." Whisper completed. The waiter came back with what they ordered, and Leaf's tail tried to wag as he gulps down the juice in one go, so Whisper had to ask for more.

"I never thought this could happen... I do have a kistune child..." he said "And he likes you too, Chasity...". It was clear Whisper was happy. "I bet things will take an interesting twist for us from now on." he said "Don't you think so?"

[Oren]

"Yes..." she mused softly. Deciding to lighten up, she smiled at Konoha and made a funny face. Reverting her features back to normal, she began. "So." She rested her elbows on the table and her chin in her hands, playfully saying, "What is it that you like to do in you free time?"

She knew she wasn't acting as dignified as she usually would on a date, but everything was different now that Konoha was here. He was in the form of a child and, although he was older than she, she would treat him like one. He acted like one.

"Hey, Whisper," she smiled, jumping up onto the table, landing lightly on all four paws. "You're still holding that illusion, correct?" It was more of a playful tease than an actual question. Of course he was still holding an illusion. He always did!

The waiter refilled her coffee cup, but she scowled at it. "It kinda stinks how my tastes change with what form I'm in..." Sighing, she turned back to Whisper and Konoha. Maybe they would change too? It would sure be an odd site... not to mention fun!

[tsukiyomaru0]

"I like to trick humans... But I don't control my tricks, so sometimes I harm them by accident..." Konoha said. "Scary!" Whisper thought and shivered.

Konoha was now a little fox, sitting only on his hind paws and holding a mug between his forepaws, since he now lacked thumbs.

Whisper watched her change her form and gave her a nod, saying "I always keep it up if there's any risk of our kind being discovered.", changing into his fox self to drink his coffee just like Konoha.

All that the humans saw was a couple and a kid, having a simple snack... Nothing unusual, for humans.

[Oren]

After a while more of talking, eating, and drinking, they were all finished, and Chasity's previous fears proved false. Donning her skin, she smiled at Whisper and Konoha. "Time to go! We have curfew."

Leaving a small tip on the table, she stood. "Come on." She reached for her purse, placing it on her shoulder before walking toward the door. She couldn't wait for the times to come! She had Whisper, and now Konoha, who would become her adopted son most likely. She would have a proper family for the first time since her own had died. It would be the best thing she could have asked for!

((If you want to add a response to this, finalizing the closing of the thread, be my guest! ;D ))